Russia Economy Stops Growing in December

Weaker Ruble Spurs Inflation

MOSCOW—Russia's economy showed no growth in December compared with the previous month, the economy ministry said Friday, highlighting the risk that recession might be around the corner.

Over the whole of 2013, the commodity-dependent economy grew 1.3%, the weakest pace since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. Evaporating investment activity together with weaker demand for Russia's exports were behind the slowdown from a 3.4%...